My Mom is a prolific gifter - especially when there’s an 90% off sale at Lands End (aka every week).
My brother and I like to say she takes a lot of at bats when it comes to gifting. There’s a lot of misses (as evidenced by some of the more brutal items in my closet), but there are a few home runs. ⚾
That’s how I think about this email. Not every event or experience will apply perfectly to your clients, but my goal is to take a lot of at bats to get you thinking about some new options and every now and then knock one out of the park.
Foodshop LA
Foodshop is a monthly private experience at a chic industrial warehouse space in Venice. It’s BYOB, the menu is fixed, food is served family style at long communal tables.
The menu is shared via email early in the month with available dates including Thursdays (here’s an example menu).
They offer a private room and private seating and can usually accommodate adding more attendees.
Location: Venice
Time: 7pm
Date: Select dates Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
Contact:
Sign up for the email list on their website.
Contact them at [email protected] with questions.
See their Insta for the vibe.
Netflix Is A Joke Festival
Clients into comedy? Netflix is bringing its infamous comedy tour back to LA with comedy’s biggest names with lots of excellent mid-week client entertaining options.
Location: 35 different venues including the Hollywood Bowl, The Greek Theatre, the Intuit Dome, The Comedy Store, Laugh Factory, and Hollywood Improv.
Dates: May 5-10
Featured shows here
Some big names performing midweek in different areas of the city:
Shane Gillis - Hollywood Bowl Mon, 5/4
Jerry Seinfeld - Greek Theater, Tues 5/5
Jim Gaffigan - Dolby Theater, Tues 5/5
Katt Williams - Intuit Dome, Tues 5/5
Chelsea Handler - Saban Theater, Wed 5/6
Night of Too Many Stars - Hollywood Bowl Thurs, 5/7
LACMA’s David Geffen Gallery Opening
After a multi-year construction project that literally goes over Wilshire, and invited many salty online design-related comments, LACMA is set to open the new David Geffen Galleries on May 4th.
The Museum is open til 6p, so if you can get a client or team there around 4:30-5p, you can wander around til close and grab dinner at the Academy Musuem’s swanky Fanny’s Restaurant down the block.
The Oasis 🏝
Ever been hanging with a client and conversation just runs dry? I know I have. Whether it’s recent and topical, or general and evergreen, this section is about giving one idea for helping you in that moment.
First Jobs. Everyone had a fun story about their first job in high school. Share yours and get’em talking.